What Did the Client Need?
The City of Newton, MA, needed a critical rehabilitation of its 130-year-old water distribution system, which serves approximately 90,000 residents. The standpipe and tank exhibited significant signs of deterioration, threatening the system’s integrity and long-term reliability. The city required expert repair services to extend the lifespan of the structure while ensuring continued water service with minimal disruption. The project called for specialized repairs, interior and exterior sandblasting, and high-performance coatings to protect against future wear and corrosion.
How Did Mass Tank Help?
Mass Tank assembled a team of industry experts—including a Professional Engineer, Certified Welder, Experienced Fabricator, OSHA Safety Officer, NACE Certified Painting Technician, and Quality Control Specialist—to execute a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
The repair strategy included:
- Installing steel plates at critical joints to reinforce the standpipe.
- Sandblasting the interior and exterior surfaces to remove existing deterioration and prepare for coatings.
- Applying a high-durability 200-mil interior epoxy coating to protect against corrosion and ensure water safety.
- Treating the exterior with a 10-mil protective coating to shield against environmental damage.
By leveraging advanced repair techniques and industry-leading materials, Mass Tank ensured the longevity and reliability of Newton’s water distribution infrastructure.
Customer Outcomes
The project was successfully completed in February 2024, reinforcing the aging standpipe and ensuring the safe, continued operation of Newton’s municipal water system. The rehabilitation extended the structure’s lifespan, reduced the risk of further deterioration, and provided long-term corrosion protection. Most importantly, Mass Tank completed the work with minimal disruption to the city’s 90,000 residents, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency, reliability, and high-quality municipal infrastructure solutions.
